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6 Forestville Mixed Use This section of S Main Street includes historic buildings that are remnants of the once thriving railroad town of Forestville. Preservation of these structures will be key as tangible evidence of its rich history. Forest- ville’s aging and disinvested prop- erties should be a focus for exterior improvements or redevelopment that conforms with the character of the surrounding single-family neighborhood. Remaining industrial businesses should redevelop into local-serving commercial or small- scale mixed use that respects the existing architectural style. Existing unpaved parking lots should be paved and future parking should be located to the rear. Buildings should be located near the property line to form a consistent setback in line with adjacent residential properties and a desirable sense of enclosure. New pedestrian crossings, completed bike lanes, and continuous sidewalks on both sides of S Main Street should improve safety, walkability, and bike- ability, especially as it is located near a potential S-Line station. Wayfinding and signage should be incorporated to reinforce the corridor’s sense of place and historic significance.
should be supported to increase local job opportunities and the variety of residential and commercial devel- opment within the Town, including office, biopharma and life science uses. Compact, walkable development that engage the street and integrated public
(Hwy 98) Corridor Dr Calvin Jones Highway (Hwy 98) is a primary east-west corridor that runs through the heart of Wake Forest. It provides connections to key destinations like the Downtown, Heritage, Gateway Commons, and neighboring communities. Infill development should include a mix of regional- and local-serving retail, service, and office uses. Buildings should be located near the right- of-way for visibility along the corridor with parking to the rear. Pedestrian and bike access should be enhanced with a well-buffered sidewalk network along Dr Calvin Jones Highway, safe crossings at traffic signals, pedes - trian-scaled lighting, bike parking stations, and internal pedestrian pathways. Street trees and interior and perimeter parking lot landscaping should improve the character of the corridor. Strategically implemented cross access between businesses and efficient access management should reduce congestion and traffic conflicts along Dr Calvin Jones Highway.
spaces should be encouraged for a campus-like feel. Single user lots that are not incorporated together should be avoided. 4 S Main Street (North) S Main Street is a gateway route into Downtown that features aging local commercial businesses, some of which are auto-oriented. Neigh- borhood-serving commercial uses should continue to be promoted within this area, with an emphasis on improving the corridor’s character and supporting day-to-day retail and service options. Working with property owners, existing parking lots should be enhanced in the near term with perimeter landscaping. As redevelopment opportunities arise, parking should be situated to the rear and new buildings should match the setback of adjacent single-family homes, if space allows. Sidewalk conditions should be improved with opportunities for safe pedestrian crossings.
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